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Congo Schools Defy Exam Fee Regulations, Burdening Families
Private and public schools in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, are charging up to 35,000 FCFA for national exams, far exceeding official rates; this practice has persisted for five years, causing financial hardship for families and social tensions.
Congo Schools Defy Exam Fee Regulations, Burdening Families
Private and public schools in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, are charging up to 35,000 FCFA for national exams, far exceeding official rates; this practice has persisted for five years, causing financial hardship for families and social tensions.
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56% Bias Score
Gaza Professor Defends PhD Amidst War, Symbolizing Resilience
Amidst the ongoing war in Gaza, Palestinian journalist and university professor Mohammed Omran Alastal successfully defended his PhD thesis on October 30th, receiving the highest distinction; his achievement symbolizes resilience in the face of adversity.
Gaza Professor Defends PhD Amidst War, Symbolizing Resilience
Amidst the ongoing war in Gaza, Palestinian journalist and university professor Mohammed Omran Alastal successfully defended his PhD thesis on October 30th, receiving the highest distinction; his achievement symbolizes resilience in the face of adversity.
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44% Bias Score
K.I.N.D. Fund Scholarships Transform Girls' Education in Malawi
The K.I.N.D. Fund, a UNICEF and MSNBC partnership, awards scholarships to 60 girls at Bandawe Girls' Secondary School in Malawi, significantly improving their educational prospects and contributing to a 98% pass rate on national secondary school examinations.
K.I.N.D. Fund Scholarships Transform Girls' Education in Malawi
The K.I.N.D. Fund, a UNICEF and MSNBC partnership, awards scholarships to 60 girls at Bandawe Girls' Secondary School in Malawi, significantly improving their educational prospects and contributing to a 98% pass rate on national secondary school examinations.
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44% Bias Score
Taliban Purge of Afghan Professors Accelerates
The Afghan Taliban have dismissed at least 12 professors from Sayed Jamaluddin Afghani University for opposing their ideology, part of a broader effort to purge dissenting academics and 'Talibanize' universities, following the earlier expulsion of women from education; hundreds of professors have be...
Taliban Purge of Afghan Professors Accelerates
The Afghan Taliban have dismissed at least 12 professors from Sayed Jamaluddin Afghani University for opposing their ideology, part of a broader effort to purge dissenting academics and 'Talibanize' universities, following the earlier expulsion of women from education; hundreds of professors have be...
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56% Bias Score
Russia's Billions in Tajikistan: Education Investment and its Effectiveness
Russia's substantial investments in Tajikistan's education system, totaling billions of rubles in recent years, aim to counter negative perceptions but face criticism over their effectiveness, as evidenced by recent diplomatic disputes and historical precedent.
Russia's Billions in Tajikistan: Education Investment and its Effectiveness
Russia's substantial investments in Tajikistan's education system, totaling billions of rubles in recent years, aim to counter negative perceptions but face criticism over their effectiveness, as evidenced by recent diplomatic disputes and historical precedent.
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52% Bias Score
Climate Anxiety: Over Half of U.S. Youth Deeply Worried, Study Shows
A Lancet survey found that more than 50% of U.S. youth (ages 16–25) are very or extremely worried about climate change, with over one-third saying their feelings negatively impact daily life, highlighting the need for increased support and educational resources to address climate anxiety.
Climate Anxiety: Over Half of U.S. Youth Deeply Worried, Study Shows
A Lancet survey found that more than 50% of U.S. youth (ages 16–25) are very or extremely worried about climate change, with over one-third saying their feelings negatively impact daily life, highlighting the need for increased support and educational resources to address climate anxiety.
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24% Bias Score
Rohingya Children Denied Education in Delhi Amidst Growing Anti-Refugee Sentiment
Rohingya children in Delhi are denied admission to public schools due to lacking Indian identity documents, despite possessing UNHCR documentation, prompting a legal battle to secure their right to education.
Rohingya Children Denied Education in Delhi Amidst Growing Anti-Refugee Sentiment
Rohingya children in Delhi are denied admission to public schools due to lacking Indian identity documents, despite possessing UNHCR documentation, prompting a legal battle to secure their right to education.
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40% Bias Score
Senegalese Top Student's Return After France Struggles
Diarry Sow, a Senegalese academic star, temporarily left her studies in France in 2021 due to racism, lack of support, culture shock, and financial difficulties; however, she has since resumed her studies and aims to write a book about her benefactor.
Senegalese Top Student's Return After France Struggles
Diarry Sow, a Senegalese academic star, temporarily left her studies in France in 2021 due to racism, lack of support, culture shock, and financial difficulties; however, she has since resumed her studies and aims to write a book about her benefactor.
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24% Bias Score
AI in Education: Helping Students with Disabilities, While Addressing Ethical Concerns
US schools are exploring AI's role in assisting students with disabilities, prompting discussions on ethical use and educational impact, with concerns about over-reliance and cheating, but also recognition of AI's potential to level the playing field.
AI in Education: Helping Students with Disabilities, While Addressing Ethical Concerns
US schools are exploring AI's role in assisting students with disabilities, prompting discussions on ethical use and educational impact, with concerns about over-reliance and cheating, but also recognition of AI's potential to level the playing field.
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36% Bias Score
Hamburg's "Botschaft der Wildtiere" Attracts Thousands, Showcases German Wildlife
Hamburg's Hafencity opened "Botschaft der Wildtiere", a wildlife exhibition showcasing native species through interactive displays and workshops, attracting thousands of visitors since its August debut, with school programs booked through next summer and the first European Wildlife Film Awards to be...
Hamburg's "Botschaft der Wildtiere" Attracts Thousands, Showcases German Wildlife
Hamburg's Hafencity opened "Botschaft der Wildtiere", a wildlife exhibition showcasing native species through interactive displays and workshops, attracting thousands of visitors since its August debut, with school programs booked through next summer and the first European Wildlife Film Awards to be...
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's 2025 Budget: Increased Spending on Education and Health, but Growing Burden on Families
CHP deputy Ali Öztunç criticized Turkey's 2025 budget, highlighting 2.186 trillion TL for education and 1.020 trillion TL for health, while noting increased family spending on these sectors despite government budget increases and rising overall spending.
Turkey's 2025 Budget: Increased Spending on Education and Health, but Growing Burden on Families
CHP deputy Ali Öztunç criticized Turkey's 2025 budget, highlighting 2.186 trillion TL for education and 1.020 trillion TL for health, while noting increased family spending on these sectors despite government budget increases and rising overall spending.
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64% Bias Score
Former Russian Deputy Education Minister Arrested for Embezzlement
Former Russian Deputy Minister of Education Denis Gribov was arrested in Moscow for his involvement in a 54 million ruble embezzlement scheme related to teacher training programs; the scheme involved falsified reports and non-performance of contracted services.
Former Russian Deputy Education Minister Arrested for Embezzlement
Former Russian Deputy Minister of Education Denis Gribov was arrested in Moscow for his involvement in a 54 million ruble embezzlement scheme related to teacher training programs; the scheme involved falsified reports and non-performance of contracted services.
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44% Bias Score
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